Rosacea is a skin condition that is generally characterized by chronically red cheeks and nose, sometimes misdiagnosed as acne because of pimples that may erupt in the area.
What is Rosacea?
It's a maddening condition because apparently there is no cure, only ways to control it. There are also many theories about what causes Rosacea - from skin mites to an autoimmune disorder. The most recent research, however, suggests that Rosacea stems from digestive issues.
Common Rosacea Treatments
Anthony William, known as the Medical Medium, asserts that Rosacea is actually caused by "mercury present in both the liver and the small intestinal tract, plus a virus, most commonly EBV" (p. 151 Medical Medium Liver Rescue). William suggests ways to improve liver and gut health through foods to consume (the famous celery juice challenge), foods to avoid (alcohol, caffeine, soy), and supplements like vitamins and herbs to add to your diet.
In Western medicine, the treatment for Rosacea usually calls for an antibiotic which is thought to decrease the bacteria and inflammation present. The problem with using antibiotics is that the results are generally short-term and there is a rebound affect, as well as the harm you are doing to your liver, gut and immune system by being on antibiotics long term.
There are several topically applied creams that are available to treat Rosacea. I have tried many without great results ranging from prescription to high-end skin care to natural creams and essential oils. The skin care line which I am currently using and usually keeps my rosacea manageable is called Riversol Skin Care. It is specifically designed for sensitive skin and contains natural anti- inflammatory ingredients.
Lasers, such as Fraxel, IPL, and Laser Genesis, are also used to treat Rosacea. They work by shrinking broken blood vessels and stimulating collagen which improves the appearance of the skin. I have not tried laser treatment yet myself but I plan to in the near future. The draw back is that the symptoms will probably reappear if the underlying cause of Rosacea is not treated.
Healing Rosacea Naturally with Green Tea
As you can see, I have spent a lot of time and money attempting to cure my Rosacea. While I have not yet found a cure (working on integrating William's advice into my diet) I have found one thing that will definitely control bad Rosacea outbreaks. For me, this consists of a bright pink face, red puffy eyes, and small pimples on my cheek or nose - generally brought on by drinking wine or too much coffee. My saviour in these situations is green tea. This is what I do.
1. Boil water and pour into a cup with a green tea bag (any type will do)
2. Cool (I leave the tea bag in the cup) by placing in the fridge
3. Dip a cloth into the cooled mixture (not ice cold but cold)
4. Place the entire cloth on the affected areas and hold for about ten minutes (replenishing the cloth with cold tea when needed).
I don't rinse off afterward. Sometime I put my usual moisturizer on. I always notice my face is definitely less red and my eyes are not as inflamed afterward. This is because of the green tea's anti-inflammatory properties as well as the cold compress. If I do the green tea treatment a couple of times a day for a few days, I can generally get my Rosacea outbreaks under control.
So, while I stress this is not a cure and you should continue to work on avoiding triggers and consuming good foods and supplements, green tea can definitely be used to heal Rosacea outbreaks.
I have been dealing with a rosacea outbreak for 7 months now. Nothing was really helping. My dr wanted me to move on to azelaic acid next but was having trouble with my insurance on the prescription. So i tried Rosacea Treatment of Dermalmd. It was only 5% less in acid than the prescription. I am so happy with dermalmd. It has helped give me my face back!! We tried so many things over the months, but this is what tipped the scales in my favor!! <3
ReplyDeleteThat's so great that you found something that works!
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